Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 20

Imogen tried to catch Stella's attention for one more plea.

However, Stella was resolute, "Imogen, I'm sorry, but Yorick isn't the man I can entrust my life to."

Imogen was at a loss for words.

Stella continued, "I wasn’t asking for his undivided attention, but he couldn't even offer me the basic respect I deserve."

Imogen muttered, “It...”

Indeed, Yorick had not shown Stella the respect she deserved. Even as his mother, Imogen couldn’t justify her son’s behavior on this matter.

"But what will you do? Without Yorick, your days in the Larkin family will be even harder," Imogen warned Stella, reminding her of her precarious position in the Larkin family. Despite their mutual disdain for Ursula, it was undeniable that she held a significant place within the Larkin family.

Stella remained silent, her gaze lowered.

Imogen went on, "Don't rush to give me an answer. I'll speak to Yorick about this, and we'll get Ursula out as soon as possible."

How irritating! The very thought of Ursula bewitching Yorick to such an extent infuriated Imogen. The idea of Stella and Yorick breaking up, allowing Yorick to be even more reckless with Ursula, was something Imogen couldn't stay calm about.

"The Larkins are all siding with Ursula. If you keep clashing with Yorick, it’s you who will suffer," Imogen cautioned, urging Stella to endure.

And being her future mother-in-law, Imogen vowed to stand by Stella's side. Everyone seemed to believe that Stella had no place in the Larkin family and that her only escape would be the Quarry family.

Stella glanced at Imogen, "Hard times or not, haven’t I always made it through? Imogen, let's just leave it as it is between me and Yorick."

Since they already had arrived at this situation, Stella was determined and clear about her stance. She didn’t want to leave anyone harboring false hopes.

In other words, she was someone who hated complications and preferred to cut through the mess.

At the sight of Stella's firm attitude, Imogen’s face was somewhat sour, "You..."

She had tried every argument, even setting aside her own pride, yet Stella remained unmoved. Imogen's tone carried a clear note of dissatisfaction.

Stella, unwilling to waste more time, curtly said, "I'll be going now," and forcefully placed a necklace in Imogen's hand before turning to leave.

Imogen, wanting to say more but stopped by Stella's decisive departure and the sight of the necklace in her hand, stamped her foot in frustration.

The butler appeared behind her, "Madam."

"What is she so proud of? Aside from Yorick, who else would have her?"

With her engagement to Yorick known throughout Portis City, who else would be so blind as to marry her on short notice?